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CLEAN GETAWAY

Nic Stone

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for CLEAN GETAWAY by Nic Stone. This book is recommended for ages 10+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Products & advertising; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Diverse representation.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to middle-grade readers; themes include racism, segregation-era history, dementia, family conflict, and grief, presented with accessible prose and hope. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of real-world locations and objects (like the Winnebago), but not commercialized.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Historical references to death and injustice during the Civil Rights era.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, typical for middle-grade fiction.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion is not a central theme.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor age-appropriate crushes.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional tension regarding the characters being on the run or pursued, but not intended to be scary.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Some tense moments and mild conflict, but no graphic physical violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows courage in questioning adults and facing difficult truths.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes curiosity about the world and local history.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Features a Black family and explores their specific history in America.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

It introduces accessible lessons about Black history, segregation, racism, family memory, and intergenerational understanding.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasis on connection between generations and helping others.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of empathy, understanding history, and personal responsibility.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Characters grow through their mistakes and learn to take accountability.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in CLEAN GETAWAY would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in CLEAN GETAWAY, and what caused that change?
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